Tavis Smiley Brings Death of A King
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
09 September 2014
The award-winning author latest book tells of last year in the life of Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr.
New York Times bestselling author and award-winning broadcaster Tavis Smiley will ... read more >>

Free Clinic Coming to Sports Arena
Written by Sentinel News Service
04 September 2014
Wristbands for a free health care clinic coming to the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena Sept. 11-14 will be handed out Sept. 7. The wristbands, the equivalent of registration, will be available starting ... read more >>

CJ’s Wings set to score at the 2014 Taste of Soul
Written by Edward Rice, III, Contributing Writer
04 September 2014
The CJ's Wings Food Truck (courtesy photo)
As any Taste of Soul patron can attest, chicken is as much a staple of the event as music and family fun. Taste of Soul vendors work ... read more >>

Family Cries for Justice for Ezell Ford
Written by Kenneth D. Miller, Assistant Managing Editor
21 August 2014
Ezell Ford was fatally shot by the LAPD on August 11 one block away from his home on 65th Street and Broadway. The 25-year old was pronounced dead from his injuries at California Hospital later that ... read more >>

L.A. County ‘Safety Net ‘ Hospitals in Danger
Written by Sentinel News Service
21 August 2014
St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood is one of six California “safety net” hospitals in danger of bankruptcy if it is sold to for profit Prime Healthcare.
State legislators, community members, ... read more >>

Donating Blood Saves Lives
Written by Brian W. Carter Sentinel Staff Writer brian@lasentinel.net
21 August 2014
Sabriya's Castle of Fun Foundation continues to spread the word and increase the knowledge about the importance of blood donation and lives that it can save.
Sabriya's Castle of Fun Foundation Annual ... read more >>

One Man’s Vision of Haiti and Education
Written by Amen Oyiboke Contributing Writer
21 August 2014
Local Photographer Christopher Michael makes a documentary about Haiti’s history while doing humanitarian work
Photographer Christopher Michael recently made a trip to Haiti to donate his ... read more >>

Single Mom Planet Looks Out For Mothers
Written by Maya Humes Sentinel Intern
14 August 2014
Single Mother Neferteri Shepherd founds non-profit to empower fellow single mothers
Today, there are 12 million single parent families in the United States. Single mothers head more than 80% of those ... read more >>

LAPD Alleged to be Downplaying Violent Assaults
Written by City News Service
14 August 2014
The Los Angeles police Department misclassified nearly 1,200 violent crimes during a one-year span ending in September 2013, including hundreds of stabbings, beatings and robberies, forestalling the ... read more >>

Los Angeles Coliseum to Expect Huge Improvements
Written by City News Service
14 August 2014
Huge improvements at the aging Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will be in place when the USC Trojans host Fresno State Aug. 30. USC Athletic Director Pat Haden said this year's changes, aimed at a unique ... read more >>

For The Love of Dance
Written by Maya Humes Sentinel Intern
14 August 2014
Dance instructor Ja’Vonda Jones makes fitness her business to teach
Ja’Vonda Jones is not your average 25-year-old woman. Nor was she your average 24-year-old when a little over a year ago, she ... read more >>

The Long beach Jazz Festival Stands Strong
Written by Troy Tieuel Sentinel Contributing Writer
14 August 2014
LALAH HATHAWAY closes the sets on Sunday.
In a constantly changing musical environment, few things have remained a consistent. Musical styles come and go, legends rise and fall. Events gain popularity ... read more >>

The Final Farewell to Brenda Marsh-Mitchell
Written by Amen Oyiboke Sentinel Contributing Writer
14 August 2014
Hundreds of family and friends packed First AME Church for her service
Clear blue skies, a slight breeze to the east and the sun beamed down on Friday, August 8th at the home going services for Brenda ... read more >>

MCKENNA WINS ! ! !
Written by Kenneth D. Miller Assistant Managing Editor
13 August 2014
People Power Elects McKenna, Big Money for Johnson comes up short
No amount of money and political mudslinging could deter the voters in the special election for the Los Angeles Unified School Board ... read more >>